December 28, 2008 Dominic Raiola commented on the Lions' 0-15 record as they try to avoid a winless season today at Green Bay, according to FOX Sports. The center said, "It's very real. It's right there. It's right there in front of us. It's pretty sad that it comes down to this. We did this to ourselves. Nobody did this but us. This is one big nightmare. Nobody's going to remember 1-15. Everyone's going to remember 0-16. All 53 guys are going out with this. The team picture says you were 0-16."
Our View:It does not look promising that the Lions will come away with a win at Lambeau Field, especially in late December.
December 8, 2008 Lions center Dominic Raiola flipped the bird to the team's fans on Sunday, but says he is not sorry about it, the AP reports. "I'm tired of being a doormat for people to just talk to us how they want to talk to us. I'm just not going to put up with that anymore," he said.
Our View:Raiola believes part of the reason he faces abuse is that he has been with the team for eight seasons. The Lions have yet to win a game and are coming perilously close to being the first 0-16 team ever.
November 25, 2008 Dominic Raiola will not be ready for Thursday's game against the Titans, according to the Detroit News. He is recovering from a fractured thumb.
Our View:Raiola has been the Lions' only reliable starter along the offensive line at center, and the timing and rhythm of the offense will be compromised against a tough Titans' defense.
November 18, 2008 Dominic Raiola, who is recovering from a broken thumb, hopes to resume practicing Wednesday with the aid of a protective brace on his right hand, according to the Detroit News.
Our View:He is not going to attempt to snap the ball left-handed and is going to be doubtful for Week 12 against the Buccaneers.
November 8, 2008 Lions center Dominic Raiola is out of Sunday's game, and that ends a streak of over 100 consecutive starts, according to ESPN.com.
Our View:Raiola has a fractured right thumb, and veteran Andy McCollum will start in his place.
